US Bridges

Ready Section RD over Dry Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.2 MI E FAS Rt 02 · Structure no. 001663

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1992 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ready Section RD over Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ready Section RD over Dry Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesReady Section RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.2 MI E FAS Rt 02
RouteCounty Highway 263
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.9333, -86.74429
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1992)
Projected traffic522 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$240,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ready Section RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ready Section RD over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Ready Section RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ready Section RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ready Section RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.